Know all about Schist and Pyrolite properties here. All properties of rocks are important as they define the type of rock and its application. Schist belongs to Metamorphic Rocks while Pyrolite belongs to Igneous Rocks.Texture of Schist is Foliated, Platy whereas that of Pyrolite is Phaneritic. Schist appears Layered and Shiny and Pyrolite appears Rough and Shiny. The luster of Schist and Pyrolite is shiny. Schist is available in black, blue, brown, dark brown, green, grey, silver colors whereas Pyrolite is available in dark greenish - grey colors. The commercial uses of Schist are used in aquariums, writing slates and that of Pyrolite are creating artwork, gemstone, jewelry, source of chromite, platinum, nickel and garnet, source of diamonds.